VIVA TV Interview

I was interviewed by a local TV station at a lifestyle event in May. Check it out on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjx0pGuWHBA

A bit cringe-worthy, but hey, it's entertainment!

Hot Air Ballooning Article

Check it out!

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20571&Itemid=31

So cool. And for the pictures go to:

http://s998.photobucket.com/albums/af108/costa-adventures/Adventures%20-%20Air%202009/

Kneeboarding & Double Trouble

Here is the address for my latest article. This was the most fun I've had all year:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20395&Itemid=31

It has now prompted me to buy my own kneeboard so I have hours of aching and mobility issues ahead of me! Enjoy.

We Love The Summer Holidays!!

Well, the summer is definitely here! Tourist numbers are right up and our accommodation providers, OPI, are all reporting high occupancy rates. Bookings for Costa Adventures are our best yet, with large numbers of families and groups doing activities.
Our top activities include sailing, power boat fun days, sea fishing, wakeboarding, scuba, quads, horse riding, air rifle shooting and archery.
It's just too hot for some of the other activities, such as pole dancing, although we are taking bookings for the winter now.
So far it has been very hot, with temperatures going right up in to the 40's, so we are always advising people to replace not just fluids but salts and minerals. Heat exhaustion is caused when you are exposed to the high heat and do not look after yourself properly, it is very dangerous and can lead to heat stroke. If you think you have it (symptoms include sickness, diarrhea and fever), then get straight to a doctors or accident and emergency at your nearest hospital. Don't forget your E111 and passport.
The beaches are packed and fiestas are happening all over the Costa, so people are making the most of the culture and entertainment while partying till the sun comes up.
Being so busy means less time for my own adventures, but I will be trying out wakeboarding next week! That should be a laugh, for everyone watching me. I'll be writing about it for my next article in the Round Town News and posting the article and pictures here so keep your eyes open.

My First Hot Air Ballooning Experience

It's been a long time since I've gotten up early (pre-08.00) but it was most certainly worth it!
I had the most spectacular morning, gently drifting over familiar territory in a multi-coloured hot air balloon. Today has been a real scorcher (I clocked 37C in the shade at 2pm) and it was really hazy first thing this morning. I still got some good photo's though, check out my Photobucket gallery:

http://s998.photobucket.com/albums/af108/costa-adventures/Adventures%20-%20Air%202009/?start=20)

I will be writing an article to appear in the Round Town News and will link it in here as soon as it is published, probably in 3 weeks time.
It was such a serene experience and the family running the business are all lovely. It is easy to see why this is such a popular activity all year round :)

Pole Professionals / Pole Angels

Article about my work with the Pole Professionals for the Round Town News Expo this year:

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18990&Itemid=38

Posters & People

I finally have some posters that have been in the pipeline since February! My graphics skills leave a lot to be desired so my good friend Anthony offered to help me. And a fine job he has done. His skills mixed with my photos have resulted in some pretty impressive looking posters to be hung in the holiday rental company that I have collaborated with called OPI (http://www.opirentals.com/).
It's just a shame that I didn't have some better images of air-based activities to complete the earth, air & sea trilogy. But this just means that I have to do the activities myself and take pictures while at it. So, this weekend I am hot air ballooning and I have just arranged to go flying in a light aircraft when I return from the UK. I am also looking at collaborating with a microlight company in the south Costa Blanca so should get some good shots from them too.
Business is good with clients mainly wanting to do activities where they can stay cool. I am working on a collaboration that involves a local wakeboarder right now so look forward to offering that to people - and having a go myself of course!!

Sailing Article

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20007&Itemid=38

The summer is here!

The weekend has been busy with lots of enquiries for a range of activities. We are now starting to see more movement in the market as people check out what is available over the holidays. Watersports are always a favourite in the summer - for obvious reasons! But now we are seeing more bookings for multi-adventure days where the whole family can get stuck in. I have some spectacular locations for my clients so they really are given the wow factor.

Today we had clients horse riding and quad biking and are expecting the yacht back after being away in Tomas Meastra on a 2-day course. Yesterday we gave a new client a small introduction to power boating. It's always great to see people really getting in to a new activity, knowing that we are giving them a good service with plenty of input on safety. This client has now booked up for his power boating license (ICC - Internacional Certificate of Competence) in August.

It's a busy week ahead with more and more ladies joing the pole dancing classes, and even a couple of guys too! I'll be checking out some more activities so I can write about them in the Round Town News, one being jet skiing. I've never done it before and as a bit of a petrol-head, I'm emmensly excited. Once again taking the educational slant, I will be learning the safety and legislative aspects so I can pass my new found information and experience on to readers at some point over the summer.

Things are hotting up here but I see on the news that Britain is embarking upon a heat wave. I hope people don't get caught out and get sunburnt or too dehydrated.

The Costa Adventures picture gallery is slowly being populated and it gives me great pleasure to offer this free service to clients. Have a look, you may see someone you know!

Kitesurfing article - Round Town News, June 2009

Check it out!

http://www.roundtownnews.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19786&Itemid=38

Numero Uno Blog

Hello everyone!!
I am so excited to be starting this blog! This will be the first time I have had one so please bear with me while I iron out the creases :)
I hope to bring you a fabulous array of adventures and experiences over the coming days / weeks / months and years!
Costa Adventures is such a fabulous business and I am proud to be the Founder. Not only do I get do loads of really cool activities, but I get to see my clients, friends and family do them too. I bring people together in a fun and safe way and when I get to share those moments with them, it makes me feel very priviledged.
The Costa Blanca has huge potential as far as activity holidays go and although the area is not know for this aspect right now; I hope to be one of the people that changes it's current stereotype.
I have met and worked with some excellent schools, instructors, professionals and companies since starting Costa Adventures. Together we bring people (ex-pats, tourists, colleagues and companies) a superior standard to services.
I will be linking up my images, films and other interesting bits to this blog that I hope everyone benefits from.
For now, hasta luego and I will write again soon.
Have a cracking weekend.
Anna :)